3 Ways to Think Before You Speak | Avoid Feeling Embarrassed While Speaking

Want to deliver that perfect speech but can’t seem to bring the words around to start it?

Watch this video and learn how to start a speech like a pro. Truth be told, your listeners will form an opinion of you as soon as you begin speaking. It’s a harsh statement, but it’s a hundred percent accurate. If you want to connect with the audience and keep them interested immediately, The best way to do that is to start your speech confidently and with assurance.

It’s not just about the structure. If you want to start an effective speech, consider many other factors. It takes more than a catchy opening phrase to make an excellent first impression.

The first thing you have to remember in making a speech is to be yourself!

Before writing your speech, consider your style and the emotions you want your audience to experience. It’ll help you and give you time to mull over the questions:
As a speaker, what characteristics do you want to exhibit?
What advantage do you want to provide to your target market?

Thus, you'll be able to select an honest approach to begin your speech. Steer the remainder of it so that it remains true to your unique personality and goal. However, it does not imply being safe and predictable at all costs. Remember, stepping out of your comfort zone is not about trying to be someone you are not. Instead, I encourage speakers to be fearless and push themselves to their limits.
Next, you should be ready to make a great first impression if you want to start a speech.

To begin, refrain from opening your sentence with anything like:

"Many thanks; it's a joy to be here with you all."

"I'm sorry, but this won't be taking long at all."

Those are boring introductions for your listeners! Now is your chance to shine, so make the most of it. To get your speech off to a strong start, come up with something original, engaging, and memorable to say first.

The good ways to start a speech are:

1. Provocative question - Asking compelling questions that start your audience thinking about your subject can help you engage them on a deeper level.

2. Joke - You may use jokes to start a speech. Even in a severe lecture, listeners enjoy a little humor. However, if you use it in the wrong way, comedy can be devastating. So, be cautious of that!

3. Quote - Successful or well-known people get more ear and attention, and people tend to heed their advice. So, if you want your audience to pay attention to what you have to say, use quotes to start a speech. I often utilize quotes from the authors who inspire me.

All of these introductions establish a connection with the audience and prepare them to pay attention. Great beginning lines enable you to relax and focus on the rest of your speech, allowing you to shine.

Moreover, be adventurous to ace your speech!

It's like buying new clothes: they may seem great on the rack, but you won't know whether they fit until you put them on. You'll have a better sense of which beginning phrases resonate with you by reading them aloud.

Despite all of this, it’s important to push yourself to try something new, even if it’s a bit scary at first. Getting a professional opinion is a great approach to find out how well your speech will go over with the audience. Having the ability to try out new ways to deliver a speech is a big advantage to have.

Go back to yourself if you want to start your speech smoothly.

To get off to a strong and confident start in your speech, you must reconnect with yourself before speaking. Instead of becoming lost in the crowd, take a few minutes to reconnect with yourself by finding a way to calm your anxieties. Concentrate on your breathing and the goals you have for what you are about to say.

Instead of beginning from fear or self-doubt, do this step to help you be grounded and start your speech as yourself.

Now that you know how to start a speech, allow me to highlight the most important thing. Keep on practicing! Now is the time for you to put your skills to the test by practicing. But, don’t get too hard on yourself, okay?

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[pekna.]

First tip is perfect. I need to watch this everyday. My mouth gets me in trouble a lot & I need to be truthful, helpful, inspiring, necessary & kind when I speak. That would avoid a lot of pain in my life. Thanks for the video.

[naughtykid]

my mouth kinda moves faster than my brain can think

[twxvy]

I always feel dumb especially talking during a group chat. I have a basketball group chat everyday I say stupid stuff and they call me out on it and it makes me mad but then I realized what I said was stupid and not thinking before I spoke and heard what they said

[andrewlaurencesmith]

I'm trying to be more mature.. thanks man.

[currencywolves]

As I grow as a person I’ve realized this is my flaw and it can definitely ruin relationships

[melodyrosebreisch]

Do you have any tips on how to stop overreacting and how to get into the habit of thinking before doing?

[JanaSzIsBasicGlitch]

I am just the worst with not thinking before speaking. Thank you, I will try that.

[georgekowalski]

Thank you, I keep saying stuff that is anoying other people, and is getting me in trouble at school. I just recently realized that it was what I was saying instead of them being jerks. I needed this, and even tho I have ocs tomorrow for calling someone a bastard I know what to do next time I want to say something.

[rapper_]

I Think this video is gonna help me a lot more

[seal]

I just started an office job. And I now realize how important this is. It makes you more efficient, you literally save time and money by doing this.

[hannsmi]

Thank you so much! I have an impromptu speeech tomorrow and I watched 2 of your videos. Before watching these two videos, I felt super nervous. But upon seeing your extremely helpful tips, I've gained confidence. I was so disappointed to see that your channel only has 4k subs, I believe you deserve to have more than that!

[Numberonesambatukamfan]

You know, everytime i watch these types of videos, I get inspired and really determined to change myself. But after 3 days that motivation is gone and I'm back to becoming a loser

[sjahhhh]

one time during school, we had a high school senior come in to help teach us in chorus and he had been there for a while. that day, a teacher was supposed to come in and grade him on how he teaches. he didn’t end up coming and i asked the high school senior let’s call him mr a, if the teacher comming to grade him, let’s call him mr t, the same one as the intro to business teacher because (and this is the part where i didn’t think) my brother doesn’t like him and my cousin swore a lot while talking about him. i felt so bad and i almost balled my eyes out the second after i said it. i was never a bad kid but i don’t know what happened. i just said it. my teachers all looked at me and said “alright stop we can’t say that it’s not nice” i felt really awkward and REALLY bad. i was about to cry. even now i think about it and i just feel so bad. can someone tell me how to fix myself

[MohamedHussien-dz]

I do so much mistakes but today I have learned the power of silence and thinking of a good Also Listen I will practice today and never give up

[itzchc]

here cus i just got into trouble for something i didnt realise i did 😟

[callunya]

I’m trying to work on my impulsivity. It’s hard but mindfulness is key. I saved the think acronym and will put it my computer monitor at work to remind me, so I build this as lifelong habit - as much as possible. Thank you for sharing!

[dxs]

I am easily annoyed by many subject people used to speak about. Sometimes I bite myself on my tongue, sometimes my words just flew from my mouth. Sometimes I just want to insult people being stupid about that. I really try to stay calm but it is stronger than me. And sometimes I don't even care if I am going to insult someone. The problem is that this is my habit now so I unintentionally insult people I care about.

[pqlr]

I'm an idiot, most of my self-hate comes from thinking before i speak ty for making this video

[rajthakur]

Thanku so much sir this is thing i was struggling so long.. I'll use this tips

[kel]

Thanks a lot man, simple and really helpful.